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NOTE: The procedure to remove a memory module blank is similar to the procedure to remove a memory module.
NOTE: Retain the removed memory module blank(s) for future use.
Steps
1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do
not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
2. If a memory module or a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.
3. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the
memory module in the socket.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in
only one orientation.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the
memory module evenly.
4. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on
the other sockets that have memory modules installed.
Figure 33. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Follow the procedures in After working inside your system.
3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.
The System Memory Size indicates the installed memory.
4. If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the
memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
5. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.
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